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AC Hotel Austin-University

3.5 star property
Creative energy flows by day while nightlife beckons at this Austin hotel, where two restaurants serve American dishes and two bars offer evening drinks

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AC Hotel Austin-University sits near the University of Texas at Austin, bringing vibrant energy to travelers' stays. Guests can enjoy American cuisine at two on-site restaurants for breakfast, brunch or dinner, then unwind with drinks at either of the hotel's two bars.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 533
AED 642 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Hulu
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Hulu
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Hulu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Hulu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Hulu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Hulu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Hulu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Austin, a neighborhood in Austin, AC Hotel Austin-University is near the airport and near a metro station. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Visit our Austin travel guide
Map
1901 San Antonio Street, Austin, TX, 78705

What's nearby

  • Visit to Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, Texas showcasing Texan culture and history
    Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Austin which includes heritage architecture
    Texas State Capitol
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Texas at Austin which includes a sunset and heritage architecture
    University of Texas at Austin
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Downtown Austin skyline. Austin is the capital of Texas, USA. Panorama view of the central business district and Lady Bird Lake on the Colorado River.
    Moody Center
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Highland Station
    8 min drive
  • Austin Station
    12 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    1 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    1 min walk
  • P Terry’s Burger Stand
    1 min walk
  • Coco's Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Don Vegas Tacos
    1 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Austin-University

Hotel near University of Texas at Austin
Close to Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium and Moody Center, AC Hotel Austin-University provides dry cleaning/laundry services, an outdoor entertainment area, and 2 bars. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and American cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and ATM/banking services
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 156 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Partially open bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, premium channels, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 55 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 45 for adults and USD 7 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Acre 41
  • Burger Bar
  • Otopia Rooftop Lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 3,495 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 11 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2020
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 0.525 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 45 for adults, and USD 7 to 15 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

AC Hotel Austin university
Ac Austin University Austin
AC Hotel Austin-University Hotel
AC Hotel Austin-University Austin
AC Hotel Austin-University Hotel Austin

Frequently asked questions

Is AC Hotel Austin-University pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 55 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 65 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel Austin-University?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel Austin-University?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is AC Hotel Austin-University located?

Located in Downtown Austin, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, University of Texas at Austin, and Texas State Capitol. Sixth Street and Moody Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Downtown Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

AC Hotel Austin-University Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 826 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 826 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 826 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 826 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 826 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, spotless room, good amenities, wonderful 11th floor deck/lounge with 270 degree views of Austin skyline. I'll stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the AC is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super duper nice and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location for all downtown Austin events, restaurants. Spacious rooms and easy parking options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was great the beds are very comfortable good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Clean, friendly staff, very close to UT Austin and walkable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Céline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was the friendliest. We only stayed for one night so didn’t get to enjoy any restaurants or hotel amenities but everything was clean, rooms were as expected. Area was safe and walkable to Moody Centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Haylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you for the hospitality

Pratik was a wonderful host. Friendly and solves any problems immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, amicable staff, comfortable beds, little expensive but worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Great service from staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff (including valet) was AMAZING and polite and very helpful which made everything run very smooth.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay !!

I loved this hotel, good customer service and the room beds are so comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great, it was a little confusing to enter the parking garage but once inside check in was super fast, Jose who was at the front counter was extremely friendly. The rooms were also very clean and nice. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trendy modern room. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great location when you need to run errands around and at the university.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC is so convenient to UT campus, has good food, staff is friendly and rooms nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Clean, great staff, great rooms and walking distance to the university. The restaurant food is very good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Courtny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel many times. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always amazing staying here. Very clea, professional and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

seetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Austin AC

The hotel was amazing. The staff was excellent and the bar/restaurant were amazing. From check in to check out it was a fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel with good amenities and very clean. Only thing that was a bit of a small inconvenience was that the AC did not get as cold as I wanted but overall very nice hotel that I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie Despins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walk to Moody Center. Rooftop bar has a nice view but limited drink and food selections. There are other food and drink areas in the hotel. The burger place connected to the outside of the hotel was delicious and fresh. Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025